Tradescantia x andersoniana

Fertilization Tradescantia x andersoniana : During autumn we should fertilize less often, only every 30-40 days; as the days get shorter our plants need less fertilizer.

continental : plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
The Tradescantia x andersoniana is a rustic plant, which doesn’t tolerate the winter cold, even when the nocturnal temperatures are very low.

alpine : Let's locate the the Tradescantia x andersoniana in a very luminous place, preferably sunny.
The Tradescantia x andersoniana can stand the cold, therefore it can be grown outdoors year round.

mediterranean : These plants favour sunny exposures, where they can enjoy, even for the whole day, some direct solar rays.
Grow the The Tradescantia x andersoniana in the garden, in full ground; it can stand the cold.

continental : We suggest quite frequent and regular watering, in the matter of 2-3 glasses of water, but without exceeding; we should always remember to wait for the soil to dry completely between one watering and another; usually we should water every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : In this period of the year we must water only when the soil is perfectly dry, using 1-2 glasses of water; usually watering every 2-3 weeks can be enough.

mediterranean : During the autumn months these plants don’t need too much watering; we should remember anyhow to act regularly with 3-4 glasses of water, when the soil is clearly dry. Typically watering is done every 0-1 weeks.